Agape Program Coordinator - Year 1

The 1st Year Program Coordinators will work together, under the leadership and support of the Agape Director and 2nd & 3rd Year Program Coordinators. This position is intentionally a combination of employment and long-term service with unique formation and leadership experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work to accomplish the program mission and goals
• Create a spiritually-focused and service-centered environment and experience
• Build relationships while working with farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, and adult leaders
• Engage in self-reflection and growth in areas such as missionary discipleship, servant leadership, solidarity, and being an agent for social justice
• Plan and implement the service & formation experience for parish & school groups including reflections, prayers, activities, & service projects
• Organize and operate the social services of Agape including Agape Food Bank, mobile food distribution, summer activities for children
• Help with logistical operations (shop for supplies, create documents, manage social media, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be grounded in the Catholic faith Have a desire to serve others
• Be able to work well with and lead a wide range of ages (children, teens, peers, adults)
• Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community with local farmworker families
• Have a demonstrated commitment to service through projects, experiences, etc.
• Have leadership experience through employment, clubs, teams, volunteering, etc.
• Be able to work well under pressure, use time efficiently, and activate as a self-starter
• Be flexible, teachable, and willing to grow Be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Bilingual Spanish-English is preferred

This position is for at least 2 summers, you must be able to meet this condition to be considered.

Location of Agape Operations: Church of the Assumption/Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham, WA (and greater Whatcom County) – work transportation throughout the county is provided

Agape Assistant Program Coordinators will receive compensation of $8,500 for the entire summer (divided over 10 weeks: prep week, 8 program weeks, and wrap-up week); as well as hourly pay for spring training sessions at the rate of $21 per hour. In addition, all meals throughout the program week are provided.

With the submission of an application (with cover letter and resume), you confirm that you have read the expectations of the Agape Program Coordinator - Year 1 including the specific dates for meetings, trainings, activities, and summer programming, and the two-year commitment.

In a cover letter, please share why you feel called and qualified for this position. Cover letter and resume must be submitted no later than 3pm on April 1, 2026. You will be contacted to set up an interview once your cover letter and resume are submitted.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.